SULLIVAN and LAKEVIEW, Ark. – Iona Marie Null, 64, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Franklin, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born Sept. 5, 1945, in Bangor, daughter of the late Kenneth Maxwell and Evelyn (Hanna) Havey. She married Samuel E. Null Aug. 8, 1971, in Ellsworth. Iona for much of her life had the hardest job of all – that of a Navy wife. She resided in Arkansas from 1986 to 2010. She was Cub Scout leader, a member of Navy Wives and a volunteer for the humane society – Dog Wood Festival. In November 2009, she returned to her much loved state of Maine, which was always home. Upon her return to Sullivan, she became involved in many civic organizations such as Veterans of Foreign Wars and the thrift store at Sullivan-Sorrento Recreation Center to benefit a local pet fund. She loved animals and will always be remembered for her multiple pet rescues. Iona was proud to have four children who have all served their country with military service. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Samuel E. Null Sr. She is survived by her husband, Samuel E Null Jr.; her mother-in-law, Ada Rena Null; three sons, William E. Null and wife, Lucille, of Gouldsboro, Bernard A. Null and partner, Genie, of Peru, Ind., and Samuel E. Null III and wife, Chrissy, of New York; one daughter Bobbie McGee of Lakeview, Ark.; a brother, Alan E. Hanna of Sullivan; grandchildren, Kelli Mitchell and husband, David, Victor and Crystal Jacques, Tasha, Kayleigh and Phoebe Null, Kallista Klages and Kathleen Yates, Kristina and Kirstin Ellis, Jakob Miller, Nasharay and Nashera Hartage, Shayden and Samuel E. Null IV; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cooper and Maddie; as well as two very dear friends, Larry and Phyllis Peterson. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Ellsworth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sullivan-Sorrento Thrift Store – Pet Fund, 1888 U.S. Highway 1, Sullivan, ME 04664. Family and friends may offer their condolences to the Null family by visiting www.bragdonkelley.com.
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